Then he crumpled up both together, and instead of going to bed sat in his chair and looked at the wall straight in front of him.
The next day those who watched him saw him go into school and out as usual, except that he seemed less listless and more observant.

He glanced aside now and then at the groups of boys who stood and looked after him, and his face had a cloud on it which was almost thunderous.
"Did you give my letter to Rollitt ?" said Yorke to Fisher minor.
"Yes, yesterday; and one from Dangle too," said the junior.
"Dangle!" said the captain to himself; "he'll think we are in collusion.
Why ever didn't I leave it alone ?" He felt thus still more when later on in the day Dangle came over.
"I hear you have written to Rollitt for an explanation.

It was about time.

What does he reply ?" Yorke's back went up at the dictatorial tone of the inquiry.
"If there is anything to tell you, you will hear," said he.
"That means he hasn't replied, I suppose.

I have taken care that he shall reply.